Leave of Absence (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Leave of Absence is a drama and tv movie film directed by Tom McLoughlin, running about 95 minutes. “The woman he loves has 3 months to live... Till death us do part...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man asks his wife for a 'leave of absence' in order to care for his mistress who is dying of cancer.
Who’s in it. Leave of Absence stars Brian Dennehy as Sam, Jacqueline Bisset as Nell, Blythe Danner as Elisa and Polly Bergen as Janet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Leave of Absence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leave of Absence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leave of Absence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leave of Absence (1994)?
- In US, Leave of Absence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leave of Absence worth watching?
- Leave of Absence holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leave of Absence?
- Leave of Absence stars Brian Dennehy, Jacqueline Bisset, Blythe Danner, Polly Bergen and Noelle Parker.
- When was Leave of Absence released?
- Leave of Absence was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.